In order to provide a level playing field to all the investors in the cash market as in the case of derivatives market, SEBI vide its circular MRD/DoP/SE/Cir-06/2008 has notified that all institutional trades in the cash market would be subject to payment of margins as applicable to transactions of other investors.

To begin with, from April 21, 2008, all institutional trades in the cash market would be margined on a T+1 basis with margin being collected from the custodian upon confirmation of the trade.

Subsequently, with effect from June 16, 2008, the collection of margins would move to an upfront basis